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New to Host Unusual: Whimsical Treehouses, Wild West-Themed Havens, Magical Glamping And More!

21 February 2024

As we take our first tentative steps out of winter, our latest collection of retreats celebrate the Great Outdoors in all its diverse glory. Perfect timing, if you ask us! Elevated on a scenic hillside...

Meet the Owners

Meet the Owners: Coastal Cabins, Devon

14 February 2024

Meet Melissa (pictured below), who along with her parents Janet and John, runs Coastal Cabins - a selection of luxurious, award-winning hideaways for couples and families in North Devon, with indulgent on-site facilities and surrounded...

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Unusual Summer Glamping Retreats To Suit Absolutely Everybody (Yes, Even You!)

6 February 2024

A glorious mash-up of “glamorous” and “camping”, glamping has been around since 2005 (the word was finally added to the Oxford English Dictionary in 2016). The “glam” part means you won’t be pitching your tent...

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Our Most Unusual & Extraordinary Honeymoon Stays – Worldwide!

"Where did you go on your honeymoon?" Wouldn't it be great to answer that question with something so unbelievably "wow" that the asker lights up with wide-eyed curiosity (or turns bright green with envy, whichever...

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On the Map: The West Country

30 January 2024

You may not be 100% sure which specific areas define the West Country… but you’re likely to recognise the distinctive West Country accent when you hear it. Just sing a few lines of The Wurzels’...

Editor’s Choice

Spring into spring – with ten of Host Unusual’s best new season breaks

24 January 2024

It's always fun to celebrate a change of season, particularly when winter gives way to spring. Flowers begin to bloom, the days become longer and lighter, and you start thinking about how nice it would...

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Our Favourite Dog-Friendly Cabins, For A UK Holiday Everyone Can Enjoy!

Ever felt guilty for leaving your best four-legged friend behind when you go away? (As fellow pet-owners, we totally get it. Being subjected to those confused furry faces as they see you leave without them...

Tried and Tested

Tried and Tested: The Harpy Houseboat at Tower Bridge, London

22 January 2024

2023 was a huge year for Host Unusual. We’d launched our brand-new website and expanded our team, with views of a seriously exciting future on the horizon. So when we started planning our first-ever team...

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Inspired by Burns Night – Our Favourite Scottish Getaways

21 January 2024

Burns Night is a celebration of the life and poetry of Robert Burns, otherwise known as the Scottish Bard. A great excuse to eat, drink and be merry (and don't we all need that in...

Meet the Owners

Meet the Owners: The Bide, Dorset

16 January 2024

Meet Caroline and Scott, owners of The Bide, a sustainable, architect-designed retreat complete with wood-fired hot tub, lovingly hand-built on a friendly working farm in a Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. What first inspired...

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Grand Castle Stays To Make You Feel Like A Traitor!

15 January 2024

A few years ago you may recall that ‘I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!' relocated (thanks to Covid travel restrictions) from the Australian jungle to the grounds of Gwrych Castle, a 19th century,...

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Our Top 10 Romantic Getaways for Valentine’s Day / In the mood for love!

11 January 2024

At Host Unusual we go out of our way to find you the most unique, spectacular holiday properties to rent in the UK. February might not be a time of the year when you're typically...

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Our Favourite Off-Peak European Escapes for Spring

5 January 2024

It’s a fact: European travel is always expensive. Or is it? Checking your ideal dates beforehand could make a big difference to whether or not you’ll be paying more for that dream holiday in Europe....

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Blog Articles: Page 5

New to Host Unusual: Whimsical Treehouses, Wild West-Themed Havens, Magical Glamping And More!

Meet the Owners: Coastal Cabins, Devon

Unusual Summer Glamping Retreats To Suit Absolutely Everybody (Yes, Even You!)

Our Most Unusual & Extraordinary Honeymoon Stays – Worldwide!

On the Map: The West Country

Spring into spring – with ten of Host Unusual’s best new season breaks

Our Favourite Dog-Friendly Cabins, For A UK Holiday Everyone Can Enjoy!

Tried and Tested: The Harpy Houseboat at Tower Bridge, London

Inspired by Burns Night – Our Favourite Scottish Getaways

Meet the Owners: The Bide, Dorset

Grand Castle Stays To Make You Feel Like A Traitor!

Our Top 10 Romantic Getaways for Valentine’s Day / In the mood for love!

Our Favourite Off-Peak European Escapes for Spring

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